Everything we get asked in the showroom, written down. No jargon, no range claims we wouldn't stand behind.
State of health (SoH) is the usable capacity left compared with when the car was new. Above 90% is strong for a used EV; high-mileage cars often sit in the mid-80s and still work well.
We publish a measured figure on every car, or state clearly when it has not been tested.
Expect roughly 75–85% of the official WLTP figure in mixed driving, and less on a cold motorway run. Usable range also drops if you charge to 80% day to day, which is better for the battery.
A 7kW home charger adds roughly 25–30 miles per hour. Rapid DC charging is quoted as a peak figure and tapers as the battery fills, which is why 10–80% is the number that matters.
Charge at home on an EV tariff and a typical mile costs a fraction of petrol. EVs also skip fuel duty, avoid most congestion charges and have far fewer wearing parts.
Cold weather can cut range by 20–30%. Preconditioning the cabin while plugged in, and using a heat pump where fitted, recovers a lot of that loss.
No oil changes or cambelts, but brake fluid, coolant, cabin filters and tyres still need attention. EVs are heavier, so tyres wear faster — check the spec and tread before you buy.
If you can charge at home or at work and most journeys are under 200 miles, a full EV is usually the cheaper and simpler choice. If you regularly tow, park on the street with no charging, or do long unpredictable mileage, a plug-in hybrid is a sensible middle step — as long as you will actually plug it in, because unplugged PHEVs are the most expensive option to run.
A dedicated 7kW wall charger is the single best upgrade for EV ownership. Our sister business Pure Volts installs chargers, solar and battery storage, so we can quote for a charger alongside your car and get both done in one go.
See our solar, battery and EV tariff page for how a whole-home package works and to request a free, no-obligation quote.
Most manufacturers warrant the traction battery for 8 years or around 100,000 miles against capacity falling below roughly 70%. That cover follows the car, not the first owner. See our warranty page for how it sits alongside the used car warranty and your statutory rights.
Tell us your weekly mileage, where you would charge and your budget, and we will tell you honestly which cars fit — including if the answer is "wait". Get in touch.
